MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION QUANTUM MAVERICK; CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number 7010

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/18/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

E1: initial reporter phone: (b)(6).Device evaluated by mfr.: returned product consisted of a quantum maverick balloon catheter.The device was microscopically and visually examined.At 36.8cm distal from the strain relief, the hypotube was separated.At 31.9cm distal from the separation, the hypotube was separated a second time.The separated ends were ovaled in shape indicating the device was likely kinked prior to separation.There were numerous kinks to the hypotube of the device.There was contrast in the inflation lumen and blood in the guidewire lumen.The balloon was tightly folded.Product analysis and media provided confirmed the reported kink.Analysis found that there were numerous kinks to the hypotube of the device, and also unreported separation of the hypotube in two different locations.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 30jun2023.It was reported that shaft kink occurred.A 4.0mm x 12mm quantum maverick balloon catheter was selected for used.However, after unpacking, it was noted that the device was kinked.The procedure was completed with another of the same device.There were no patient complications reported, and the patient was stable post-procedure.However, returned device analysis revealed that the hypotube was detached/separated.

• Brand Name: QUANTUM MAVERICK
• Type of Device: CATHETERS, TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; 300 boston scientific way; marlborough MA 01752
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; pmt 741 persiaran cassia selat; bandarcassia, pulau pinan 14110 ; MY 14110
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel shields ; 4100 hamline ave n; arden hills, MN 55112 ; 6512422111
• MDR Report Key: 17262419
• MDR Text Key: 318579795
• Report Number: 2124215-2023-35119
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P860019
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/05/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/05/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7010
• Device Catalogue Number: 7010
• Device Lot Number: 0030251124
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/05/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 75 KG